HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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...Controlling Power Management. • Using BIOS Setup. • Using the Fn Keys. • Removing Plug-In Devices. • Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality. • Using Pointing Devices...resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. *Start, Shut down (recommended)* Off. -or- Allow time-out. This altered functionality is recommended because it did under previous Windows operating systems. Windows 2000 itself manages the power. Saves maximum power. Allow time-out. Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade Certain OmniBook...
...Controlling Power Management. • Using BIOS Setup. • Using the Fn Keys. • Removing Plug-In Devices. • Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality. • Using Pointing Devices...resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. *Start, Shut down (recommended)* Off. -or- Allow time-out. This altered functionality is recommended because it did under previous Windows operating systems. Windows 2000 itself manages the power. Saves maximum power. Allow time-out. Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade Certain OmniBook...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 1.xx
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...OmniBook 2-3 To start and stop the OmniBook 2-3 To reset the OmniBook 2-4 Using the OmniBook Touch Pad 2-5 To use the ALT GR key 2-12 Checking the Status of the display 2-7 Adjusting the Audio System 2-8 To adjust the volume manually 2-8 To adjust the volume in the OmniBook 2100/3100 box 1-3 To buy OmniBook accessories 1-4 OmniBook... panel indicators 2-14 Protecting the OmniBook 2-16 To set up the OmniBook for the first time 1-9 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 To run the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools 1-16 To install ...
...OmniBook 2-3 To start and stop the OmniBook 2-3 To reset the OmniBook 2-4 Using the OmniBook Touch Pad 2-5 To use the ALT GR key 2-12 Checking the Status of the display 2-7 Adjusting the Audio System 2-8 To adjust the volume manually 2-8 To adjust the volume in the OmniBook 2100/3100 box 1-3 To buy OmniBook accessories 1-4 OmniBook... panel indicators 2-14 Protecting the OmniBook 2-16 To set up the OmniBook for the first time 1-9 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 To run the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools 1-16 To install ...
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...Off Mode Press the blue power button to restart -or- Saves significant power. However, at certain times, you may have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them. ** Windows 95 only. *** If you set the Video Display Device to use ...different operating system, you may want to Both (in BIOS Setup), the OmniBook will not suspend when you close the lid*** Restarts quickly. -or- Restarts quickly. Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can restore network connections when you turn on power...
...Off Mode Press the blue power button to restart -or- Saves significant power. However, at certain times, you may have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them. ** Windows 95 only. *** If you set the Video Display Device to use ...different operating system, you may want to Both (in BIOS Setup), the OmniBook will not suspend when you close the lid*** Restarts quickly. -or- Restarts quickly. Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can restore network connections when you turn on power...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 1.xx
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...password when resuming from Suspend. • Select Undock to require password when undocking the OmniBook. 8. If desired, repeat this OmniBook, use the computer until you set , change a password The OmniBook provides two levels of password protection-user password protection and administrator password protection. If password...F10 to confirm, then press ENTER. 7. Note If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting). You cannot use the BIOS Setup utility. 1. When you forget a password, call Customer Support at...
...password when resuming from Suspend. • Select Undock to require password when undocking the OmniBook. 8. If desired, repeat this OmniBook, use the computer until you set , change a password The OmniBook provides two levels of password protection-user password protection and administrator password protection. If password...F10 to confirm, then press ENTER. 7. Note If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting). You cannot use the BIOS Setup utility. 1. When you forget a password, call Customer Support at...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 1.xx
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... to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 4. FAT 32 is complete, reset the OmniBook. When the Recovery process is the factory default. See page 2-4. 6-4 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 6. When prompted, select a file system (FAT16 or FAT32). Requirements ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100. ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100 Recovery CD..., select Y to an hour. The recovery process can take up any files you see the HP logo, press F2 to save before installing Windows 95. 1. Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the module bay. 2. Connect the ac adapter and turn...
... to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 4. FAT 32 is complete, reset the OmniBook. When the Recovery process is the factory default. See page 2-4. 6-4 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 6. When prompted, select a file system (FAT16 or FAT32). Requirements ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100. ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100 Recovery CD..., select Y to an hour. The recovery process can take up any files you see the HP logo, press F2 to save before installing Windows 95. 1. Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the module bay. 2. Connect the ac adapter and turn...
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...then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 7. The recovery process can take up any files you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 4. See page 2-4. 6-5 Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the ...menu appears, choose "Recover Windows NT." 8. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook. 3. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100. ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100 Recovery CD. After the hard drive is complete, reset the OmniBook. Hint This procedure will format the hard disk drive. Using the Recovery CD Recovering a ...
...then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 7. The recovery process can take up any files you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 4. See page 2-4. 6-5 Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the ...menu appears, choose "Recover Windows NT." 8. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook. 3. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100. ♦ OmniBook 2100/3100 Recovery CD. After the hard drive is complete, reset the OmniBook. Hint This procedure will format the hard disk drive. Using the Recovery CD Recovering a ...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 1.xx
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...The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. Connect the ac adapter to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Insert the BIOS Update disk in the BIOS Setup utility except for the PC Identification ...OmniBook. 2. Updates will be damaged. Remove any PC Cards. 4. If prompted, choose the correct language. 7. This starts the update process. Otherwise, the OmniBook may update the BIOS to the OmniBook. 3. Using the Recovery CD Recovering OmniBook Files CAUTION To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be available from HP...
...The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. Connect the ac adapter to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Insert the BIOS Update disk in the BIOS Setup utility except for the PC Identification ...OmniBook. 2. Updates will be damaged. Remove any PC Cards. 4. If prompted, choose the correct language. 7. This starts the update process. Otherwise, the OmniBook may update the BIOS to the OmniBook. 3. Using the Recovery CD Recovering OmniBook Files CAUTION To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be available from HP...
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...in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is a bootable CD, such as the OmniBook Recovery CD. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If you can 't boot from a CD in the list. 6. Accessory Module ... Diskette Drive • Hard Drive • CD-ROM Drive 4. Press F10 to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Reset the OmniBook. 7-3 Try the suggestions one at a time. When you are using the corresponding OmniBook port, while undocked. The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys ...
...in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is a bootable CD, such as the OmniBook Recovery CD. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If you can 't boot from a CD in the list. 6. Accessory Module ... Diskette Drive • Hard Drive • CD-ROM Drive 4. Press F10 to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Reset the OmniBook. 7-3 Try the suggestions one at a time. When you are using the corresponding OmniBook port, while undocked. The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys ...
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... reinsert. • Check the boot order in BIOS Setup. 1. Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the floppy disk drive • Make sure the floppy drive is enabled. • Reset the OmniBook. When you can't boot from a floppy...
... reinsert. • Check the boot order in BIOS Setup. 1. Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the floppy disk drive • Make sure the floppy drive is enabled. • Reset the OmniBook. When you can't boot from a floppy...
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... • Check the port connection (may be loose). • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. From the System Devices menu, check that you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the USB port is not working • Windows NT... be loose). When you have followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. • Check the port connection (may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off.
... • Check the port connection (may be loose). • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. From the System Devices menu, check that you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the USB port is not working • Windows NT... be loose). When you have followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. • Check the port connection (may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off.
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... remove the battery and ac adapter-then plug in BIOS Setup utility. 1. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive • Check settings in the ac adapter and try resetting. If available, try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. From the Start menu, shut down ) in ...level on status panel. • Check battery contacts. Press F10 to move down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is • Diskette Drive • ...
... remove the battery and ac adapter-then plug in BIOS Setup utility. 1. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive • Check settings in the ac adapter and try resetting. If available, try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. From the Start menu, shut down ) in ...level on status panel. • Check battery contacts. Press F10 to move down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is • Diskette Drive • ...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 2.xx
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...OmniBook 2-3 To start and stop the OmniBook 2-3 To reset the OmniBook 2-4 Using the OmniBook Touch Pad 2-5 To use the ALT GR key 2-13 Checking the Status of the display 2-7 To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display 2-8 Adjusting the Audio System 2-9 To adjust the volume manually 2-9 To adjust the volume in the OmniBook 2100 box 1-3 To buy OmniBook accessories 1-4 OmniBook... the OmniBook 2-17 To set up the OmniBook for the first time 1-9 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 To run the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools...
...OmniBook 2-3 To start and stop the OmniBook 2-3 To reset the OmniBook 2-4 Using the OmniBook Touch Pad 2-5 To use the ALT GR key 2-13 Checking the Status of the display 2-7 To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display 2-8 Adjusting the Audio System 2-9 To adjust the volume manually 2-9 To adjust the volume in the OmniBook 2100 box 1-3 To buy OmniBook accessories 1-4 OmniBook... the OmniBook 2-17 To set up the OmniBook for the first time 1-9 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 To run the BIOS Setup utility 1-10 Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 2.xx
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..., then you will be prompted to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting). You cannot use the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you set or change , or delete password protection for... menu. 4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER. 5. Type the password again to require password when undocking the OmniBook. 8. If desired, repeat this procedure for this OmniBook, use the computer until you see the HP logo, press F2 to determine the proper removal procedure. 2-18
..., then you will be prompted to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting). You cannot use the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you set or change , or delete password protection for... menu. 4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER. 5. Type the password again to require password when undocking the OmniBook. 8. If desired, repeat this procedure for this OmniBook, use the computer until you see the HP logo, press F2 to determine the proper removal procedure. 2-18
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 2.xx
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... CD Recovering Software CAUTION To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to the OmniBook. 4. Updates will be damaged. Visit the Support website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the appropriate drive. 6. If you follow the onscreen instructions. Remove any PC Cards and if docked, undock the...
... CD Recovering Software CAUTION To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to the OmniBook. 4. Updates will be damaged. Visit the Support website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the appropriate drive. 6. If you follow the onscreen instructions. Remove any PC Cards and if docked, undock the...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 2.xx
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...8226; Try using an internal OmniBook CD-ROM drive. You cannot boot... menu, shut down ) in BIOS Setup. 1. Open the Boot ...BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you are using the corresponding OmniBook port, while undocked. Press F10 to move up (or F5 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Make sure you see the HP... logo, press F2 to boot from a CD in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is a bootable CD, such as the OmniBook...restart the OmniBook. 2. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Solving Problems If your OmniBook has ...
...8226; Try using an internal OmniBook CD-ROM drive. You cannot boot... menu, shut down ) in BIOS Setup. 1. Open the Boot ...BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you are using the corresponding OmniBook port, while undocked. Press F10 to move up (or F5 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Make sure you see the HP... logo, press F2 to boot from a CD in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is a bootable CD, such as the OmniBook...restart the OmniBook. 2. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Solving Problems If your OmniBook has ...
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When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Press F6 to move down) in the BIOS Setup utility is enabled. • Reset the OmniBook. Press F10 to move up (or F5 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Check that the Floppy Boot option in the list. 6. ...icon on the taskbar to see the HP logo, press F2 to select Diskette Drive. 5. When you see if Mute is checked. • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. If the Zip drive isn't working • Make sure the Zip disk is inserted correctly. • Reset the OmniBook. • Make sure the Zip drive...
When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Press F6 to move down) in the BIOS Setup utility is enabled. • Reset the OmniBook. Press F10 to move up (or F5 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Check that the Floppy Boot option in the list. 6. ...icon on the taskbar to see the HP logo, press F2 to select Diskette Drive. 5. When you see if Mute is checked. • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. If the Zip drive isn't working • Make sure the Zip disk is inserted correctly. • Reset the OmniBook. • Make sure the Zip drive...
HP OmniBook 2100 - Reference Guide Windows 95 & Windows NT BIOS ver. 2.xx
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.../2 Pointing Devices option is not an external mouse connected to the OmniBook. • If you to customize the operation of the touch pad. • Reset the OmniBook. See page 1-12. 7-8 If the pointer is enabled in the System Devices menu. In the BIOS Setup utility, check that allows you just disconnected an external mouse...
.../2 Pointing Devices option is not an external mouse connected to the OmniBook. • If you to customize the operation of the touch pad. • Reset the OmniBook. See page 1-12. 7-8 If the pointer is enabled in the System Devices menu. In the BIOS Setup utility, check that allows you just disconnected an external mouse...
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...working • Check the port connection (may be loose). • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. Exit and restart the application. If the USB port is not working .... 7-14 When you have followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If ...; Check the port connection (may be loose). From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. If a serial modem doesn't work • First, confirm that Parallel and Serial are enabled....
...working • Check the port connection (may be loose). • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. Exit and restart the application. If the USB port is not working .... 7-14 When you have followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If ...; Check the port connection (may be loose). From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. If a serial modem doesn't work • First, confirm that Parallel and Serial are enabled....
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... The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys to try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is enabled. 7-15 When you still get no.... 1. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Startup Problems If the OmniBook doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the ac adapter. • Press blue power button to select Diskette Drive. 5. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. 7. If Diskette Drive is •...
... The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys to try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from battery power • Make sure the battery is enabled. 7-15 When you still get no.... 1. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Startup Problems If the OmniBook doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the ac adapter. • Press blue power button to select Diskette Drive. 5. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. 7. If Diskette Drive is •...
HP OmniBook 2100 and 3100 PC Users Handbook - Not Orderable
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...isn't working 41 Open the Boot menu. Press F10 to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Reset the OmniBook. If a Zip drive isn't working • Check that ac power is seated correctly in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down ) in ... the Windows "troubleshooters" provided for several types of this guide from the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook). • Check OmniBook Notes for the most current troubleshooting suggestions (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library, OmniBook Notes). • Look at the online Help for other books about Windows...
...isn't working 41 Open the Boot menu. Press F10 to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Reset the OmniBook. If a Zip drive isn't working • Check that ac power is seated correctly in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down ) in ... the Windows "troubleshooters" provided for several types of this guide from the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook). • Check OmniBook Notes for the most current troubleshooting suggestions (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library, OmniBook Notes). • Look at the online Help for other books about Windows...